Denon Ships Serato ITCH Controller

DN-HC5000 is now available 21/12/09

Denon DJ has announced that it is now shipping the DN-HC5000 Serato ITCH Controller. Here's what they have to say about it...
This landmark digital DJ system works as an integrated software/hardware system designed to give DJs and Mobile Entertainers new kinds of control powered by two of the most influential companies in mobile entertainment today: Denon DJ and Serato.
The DN-HC5000 is a rackmount digital DJ system developed specifically to work with Serato ITCH, an innovative software/hardware solution which lets users DJ music from their computer. Using this purpose-built ITCH hardware unit, the DN-HC5000 permits DJs to create a high performance portable music system that allows internal mixing and platter-style playback control. Utilizing Serato's HIDI technology for superior speed, accuracy and communication between software and hardware components, the DN-HC5000 acts as a USB 2.0 MIDI controller, with Internal 24-bit processing & USB audio, compatible for use with both PC and MacÂ®. The included Serato ITCH software is easy to install and connects to the hardware controller using a single USB cable. Additionally, the DN-HC5000 hardware unit offers analog audio outputs for each deck so it can easily connect and configure to any mixer. The extensive features of the DN-HC5000 are intuitively accessed using 2 multi-functional touch sensitive jog discs, vibrant FL tube and text displays, and tactile rubber controls.Additional features of the DN-HC5000 Serato ITCH Controller include:

Integrated "one to one" hardware-to-software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time

Interoperability with Scratch Live crates, loops and cue points, and support for iTunesÂ®